Primula acaulis Neon Violet (Queen Series)
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‘Neon Violet’ has double-ruffled violet blooms, with a white fade along the petal margins, nestled above a rosette of bright...
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Plant description
‘Neon Violet’ has double-ruffled violet blooms, with a white fade along the petal margins, nestled above a rosette of bright green leaves. This early flowering perennial is perfect for adding pops of vivid spring colour to your flower beds, containers, or garden borders.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Primula acaulis Neon Violet (Queen Series):
Plant out in a partially shaded and sheltered position, adding plenty of leaf mould and compost to the planting hole and backfill. Water well until established. Divide large clumps in late spring or early summer after the plant has flowered, preferably during a wet spell.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
June Week 1
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